Rondo Community Library
Hours & Information
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Rondo Community Library will temporarily close on December 15 for interior renovations.
Library services will continue to be offered just down the street at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center starting January 3, 2026.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Closed December 15 - January 2Monday, December 15, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday, January 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Presidents' DayMonday, February 16, 2026Closed All Day
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Memorial DaySunday, May 24, 2026 - Monday, May 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Closed for staff trainingThursday, May 28, 2026Closed All Day
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All locations close at 5:30 p.m.Thursday, June 18, 2026Closes early: 5:30pm
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JuneteenthFriday, June 19, 2026Closed All Day
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Independence DayFriday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026Closed All Day
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Labor DaySunday, September 6, 2026 - Monday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Closed for staff trainingThursday, October 29, 2026Closed All Day
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Veterans DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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ThanksgivingThursday, November 26, 2026Closed All Day
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ChristmasThursday, December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's EveThursday, December 31, 2026Closes early: 5:30pm
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
About Rondo Community Library
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- After-hours Book Return
- Computers
- Handicapped Accessible
- Homework Center
- Lucky Day Collection
- Meeting Rooms
- Parking Lot
- Study Rooms
- Tabling & Exhibits
- Wi-Fi
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- Black Culture and History Collection
- Small Business Resource Center
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Adjacent to Dale Street Station (Green Line).
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Parking garage below the library. Access from eastbound University Avenue only.
Pull up to garage door for access.
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Front door is at grade and fully accessible.Â
Elevator from parking garage.
Map
Temporary Closure and Relocation
On Monday, December 15, the Rondo Community Library will temporarily close for interior renovations to improve the library user experience. While these changes are being made, library services will continue to be offered nearby at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center (270 North Kent Street) beginning Saturday, January 3, 2026.
For updates, residents can sign up for the Library's e-newsletter and select Rondo Community in preferences.
Saint Paul Public Library is committed to the Rondo and Frogtown neighborhoods and to providing accessible library services to all residents. Library service hours at the temporary Hallie Q. Brown location will follow Rondo Community Library’s current schedule, remaining open all seven days of the week.
The following resources and services will be available at the temporary Hallie Q. Brown Community Center location:
Collections: Books, DVDs, Lucky Day, newspapers, rotating display of highlights, State Parks passes, book drop, holds pick up.
Services: Computers, Wi-Fi, notary, print/fax/copy, study rooms, meeting room.
Programming: Coffee/community, computer classes, Createch, CROP, FunLab, Homework Center, Mental Health Drop-In, Open Lab, Open for Business, Public Health in Public Places, Reading Together, snacks, Storytime.
The Rondo Frogtown Loop will also continue its regular service, with adjusted stops made at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. Review an updated Loop van schedule.
Any items that are checked out when the Rondo Community Library closes will have their return date extended to January 31, 2026. Additionally, library materials can be returned to any Saint Paul Public Library location.
Holds will not be available for pick up at Rondo Community Library after December 15, 2025. Holds will be made available for pick up at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center temporary location starting January 3, 2026. Pick-up locations can be changed or holds suspended by logging into your account at sppl.org.
We anticipate Rondo Community Library renovations will be complete in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
New at Rondo Community Library
Small Business Resource Center
The Small Business Resource Center at the Rondo Community Library is the place for information for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Open to Business – Free Business Assistance
Free, confidential business counseling to current and prospective entrepreneurs. The 1st Thursday of each month, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Walk-in/drop-in welcome.
Resources
- Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios - comparative financial data benchmarks and trends.
- Business Plan Pro - sample business plans and business plan formats.
- NAICS/SIC database - identifies the NAICS and SIC numbers for businesses.